The Kimber Rapide Scorpius delivers enhanced 10mm performance with premium construction and competition-ready features. This full-size pistol combines Kimber's precision manufacturing with tactical enhancements for serious shooters demanding reliability and accuracy.
What Makes This Different
The Rapide Scorpius features a unique dual-tone finish combining black KimPro II coating with brush-polished stainless steel flats for enhanced corrosion resistance and visual appeal. The 5-inch match-grade barrel provides superior accuracy compared to compact alternatives, while the G10 grips offer aggressive texturing for positive control under all conditions. This configuration delivers 10mm power in a platform engineered for consistent performance.
Key Features
- 10mm Auto chambering with 8+1 capacity for serious stopping power
- 5-inch match-grade stainless steel barrel for enhanced accuracy
- Black KimPro II finish with brush-polished stainless steel slide flats
- Aggressive G10 grips provide superior texture and moisture resistance
- Full-size 1911 platform with enhanced reliability features
- Tactical sights for rapid target acquisition
- Ambidextrous thumb safety for versatile operation
The 10mm chambering provides substantial energy transfer for hunting applications and defensive scenarios where maximum effectiveness is required. The 5-inch barrel length maximizes velocity potential while maintaining manageable overall dimensions. Competition shooters benefit from the consistent trigger pull and enhanced sight radius, while the corrosion-resistant finish handles adverse weather conditions encountered in field use.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 10mm Auto
- Capacity: 8+1 rounds
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Overall Length: 8.7 inches
- Weight: Approximately 38 ounces
- Finish: Black KimPro II with polished stainless flats
- Grips: Black G10 with aggressive texturing
- Sights: Tactical configuration
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety
- Frame Material: Aluminum
- Slide Material: Stainless steel
- Manufactured: United States
The Rapide Scorpius represents Kimber's commitment to precision manufacturing and tactical functionality. Premium materials and enhanced features justify the investment for shooters requiring maximum performance from their 10mm platform.